Originally Posted by
j2simpso
It's a known fact that airlines don't always offload bags when a pax doesn't show up. Case in point, the lost bag which has to get routed on several flights to be reunited with the owner.
-James
They booted these people off at night. They owed them their luggage.
The whole incident reeks of reprisal for causing a difficulty. And maybe for not being deferential enough to the cabin crew.